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七転び八起き

gojuu san shichi tachi
noun★Intermediate
formal

A traditional Japanese counting system where numbers are represented by specific hand gestures. Specifically, this phrase refers to the gestures for the numbers 50 (five tens), 3, and 7.

七転ã³å…«èµ·ãã®æ‰‹ã®ã‚¢ã‚¤ãƒ—を示ã—ã¾ã™

I will show you the hand gestures for gojuu san shichi tachi.

💡

This phrase is part of the traditional Japanese counting system using hand gestures, often used in cultural performances or educational settings.

Collocations

七転ã³å…«èµ·ãã®æ‰‹ã®ã‚¢ã‚¤ãƒ—hand gestures for gojuu san shichi tachi

Synonyms

Related Phrases

一転ã³å…«èµ·ãphrase
The hand gestures for 10 and 3

💡Pro Tip

Cultural Context

This phrase is part of a traditional Japanese counting system and is often used in cultural performances or educational settings.

⚡Gold Rule

Usage

This phrase is not commonly used in everyday conversation but is important in cultural contexts.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Japanese counting system where numbers are represented by specific hand gestures. '七転' means 50, 'å…«' means 3, and 'èµ·ã' means 7.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is used to describe specific hand gestures in the traditional Japanese counting system. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation but is important in cultural contexts.

Word Breakdown

七転
50
root
+
å…«
3
root
+
èµ·ã
7
root
✎ Noted on May 31, 2026JA → EN

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